Maratha Administration
Realm 73: The Chhatrapati, Ashtapradhan, and the Sovereign State
WORLD K — AURANGZEB, MARATHAS & CRISIS
MICRO-REALM 01
Chhatrapati Coronation
- 1674 at Raigad Fort.
- Gagabhatt officiates ceremony.
- Shivaji becomes Chhatrapati.
- Legitimized sovereign Hindu state.
MICRO-REALM 02
Ashtapradhan Council
- Council of 8 Ministers.
- Advisory, not authoritative.
- Directly responsible to King.
- Decentralized administrative efficiency.
MICRO-REALM 03
Peshwa & Amatya
- Peshwa (Prime Minister).
- Amatya (Finance/Revenue).
- Senapati (Commander-in-Chief).
- Nyayadhish (Chief Justice).
MICRO-REALM 04
Chauth Revenue
- 25% of standard revenue.
- Levied on non-Maratha territories.
- Protection fee against raids.
- Funded the expanding military.
MICRO-REALM 05
Sardeshmukhi
- Additional 10% tax.
- Claimed as supreme overlord.
- Asserted hereditary rights.
- Deepened territorial authority.
MICRO-REALM 06
Military Organization
- Standing army (Paga).
- Bargirs (State-supplied horses).
- Siledars (Self-supplied mercenaries).
- Strict discipline, regular pay.
MICRO-REALM 07
Fort Administration
- Triple officer check system.
- Havaldar (Command/Keys).
- Sabnis (Accounts/Records).
- Karkhanis (Supplies/Stores).
MICRO-REALM 08
The Maratha Navy
- Father of Indian Navy.
- Sindhudurg & Vijaydurg bases.
- Gurabs and Galbats (ships).
- Challenged Siddis and Portuguese.
MICRO-REALM 09
Ganimi Kawa
- Guerrilla warfare tactics.
- Extreme mobility, light armor.
- Hit-and-run strikes.
- Neutralized heavy Mughal artillery.
MICRO-REALM 10
Justice & Secularism
- Impartial justice system.
- Nyayadhish based on Smritis.
- Respect for all faiths/shrines.
- Muslim soldiers proudly served.